Maine Articles of Organization
Articles of organization form your Maine LLC.
Preparing and filing your articles of organization is the first step in starting your limited liability company (LLC). Approval of this document secures your business name and creates the legal entity of the LLC. Only after this approval can you obtain a Federal Tax ID (EIN), open a bank account, sign contracts, and otherwise conduct business.
Benefits
Incorporating provides many important benefits:
- Limits the liability of the members (owners) and managers
- Fulfills statutory requirements to register your business name
- Adds credibility
Fast Facts
| Agency: | Maine Department of the Secretary of State - Bureau of Corporations, Elections, and Commissions |
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| Filing Method: | Mail or in-person |
| Agency Fee: | $175 + optional $50-100 expedite fee |
| Turnaround: | ~14 business days. ~24 hours for $50 expedite fee. Immediately for $100 expedite fee. |
| Law: | Maine Revised Statues - Title 31, Chapter 21: Limited Liability Companies |
| Notes: | When filing by mail, include the filer contact cover form. Original inked signatures are required. |
